Course summary
The FdA in Youth and Care studies has been specifically designed to meet the localised and regional needs of the youth and care sector. It is an integrated course that combines the theoretical concepts that relate to young people, caring for them and helping them to care for themselves, whilst working within the broader care sector. This includes residential care settings, homeless hostels, supported lodgings for young people, youth offending programs. Students will develop a flexible and reflective approach to professional practice founded on the principles and ethos of working with young people within a social care setting. They will develop an increased awareness of the different roles and functions of statutory, voluntary and third sector organisations and the different constraints within the current policy context. This programme involves placement opportunities for students within a range of organisations that reside within the youth and care sector which will help to broaden horizons and develop a critical understanding of the roles and responsibilities organisations play to deliver positive outcomes for young people and other service users within the care sector.
Course details
Modules
You will study the following modules: •Introduction to Working with Young People in Social Care. •Academic skills and project research for working with young people •Adolescence and wellbeing •Creative Group Work with Young People •Young people & Society. •Supporting transitions in practice 1 (Placement learning and critical reflections on practice). •Understanding the needs of Young People •Safeguarding Young People and Anti-oppressive Practice in Social Care. •Applied Research with Young People •Working with organisations to improve outcomes for young people. •Supporting transitions in practice 2 (Placement learning and critical reflections on practice).
Assessment method
A mix of written, practical and work based assessments, presentations and portfolios
How to apply
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- HC02
- Institution code:
- C16
- Campus name:
- City Centre Campus
- Campus code:
- A
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://cavc.ac.uk/en/courses/foundation-degree-youth-and-social-care
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Unistats information
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £7500* | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £7500* | Year 1 |
Scotland | £7500* | Year 1 |
Wales | £7500* | Year 1 |
Channel Islands | £7500* | Year 1 |
Republic of Ireland | £7500* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Additional fee information
Sponsorship information
CAVC has a range of bursaries and scholarships that students on undergraduate, higher education programmes can apply for to support their studies. Applicants can find more information by visiting the college website.
Provider information
Cardiff and Vale College
City Centre Campus
Dumballs Road
Cardiff
CF10 5FE